<p>it was not and ED in the sense we are all thinking of with an earlier deadline, etc... this was a "special" case where the girl's father had pull w/ admissions and got her in early. She originally was explaining it to me saying early decision which is why I created this thread; however, I soon found out it had to do w/ her dad's help.</p>
<p>Oh, I understand now. Who-you-know is a big thing at UF. If your mom is on the board of trustees or your dad is best friends with the dean of XYZ; then it helps.</p>
<p>We were talking to the girlfriend of one of my son's friends this weekend. She didn't seem too worried; her uncle's one of the deans. (Now, she is an excellent student, but it still must be nice to not be worried) :)</p>
<p>zebes</p>
<p>ob you are close to 1000 views so you've created a thread with big big interest!</p>